No prior aviation experience required — but forklift or heavy equipment experience is required. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced airport operations team with growth potential for those seeking a long-term career in aviation!

Location: Windsor Locks, CT 06096 (BDL Airport)

Schedule

• Full-time – 40 hours per week
• Must be able to work day shift and night shift (rotating schedule)
• Must be willing to work weekends (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) and holidays
• Open availability required

Compensation

$21.50 per hour base rate ($20.00 base rate + $1.50 per hour ramp differential)

• $2.00 per hour Overnight Differential (when applicable)
• Overtime opportunities

Eligible for:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Pet insurance
• Travel discounts
• Holiday premium pay

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or international equivalent required
• Valid driver’s license
• 1 year of forklift experience required (or other heavy equipment experience)
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to work weekends (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) and holidays
• Ability to read, write, and understand the English language
• Ability to understand and react to verbal commands and safety warnings, with and without the assistance of sight or visual aids



Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Must be able to push, pull, and position loaded air freight containers weighing up to 3,200 lbs
• Must be able to operate ramp equipment with gross weights ranging from 3,000 to 80,000 lbs
• Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Must be able to work in areas congested with aircraft, moving and stationary vehicles, and ground equipment
• Ability to judge distance and operate vehicles in tight spaces
• Must be able to lift, bend, stoop, twist, and stand for extended periods
• Must be willing to wear company-issued uniform and maintain professional appearance

Responsibilities

• Transport, load, and unload air freight containers to and from aircraft within confined ramp areas
• Push, pull, and position loaded air freight containers weighing up to 3,200 lbs
• Remove tie-downs and secure gear during loading and unloading operations
• Read “off-load” sheets to determine the proper destination of Express packages
• Operate ramp equipment ranging from 3,000 to 80,000 lbs in areas congested with aircraft and ground vehicles
• Position vehicles safely to aircraft for loading and unloading
• Engage in aircraft push-out procedures by either driving an 80,000 lb vehicle or assisting as a guide using depth perception in congested areas
• Communicate with cockpit crew during push-back procedures using verbal commands and hand signals
• Follow all site safety and security procedures